Radiology - X Ray Tech

Radiologic Technologist Operating Room Evenings XRay Tech
Location: Temple TX
Shift: Monday Friday 1:00 pm 9:00 pm
Benefits:
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
SignOn Bonus: $15000 (external candidates only)
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Description External
Setting: Hospital OR Only
Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
Dollarfordollar 401(k) match up to 5%
Debtfree tuition assistance offering access to many nocost and lowcost degrees certificates and more
Immediate access to time off benefits
Your wellbeing is our top priority.
Flexible work scheduling
Career advancement/ Leadership opportunities
Relocation assistance
Intraoperative dedicated OR technologists
Various shifts available for 8 10 or 12 hours
Enhanced shift differential pay
Tuition: Fully funded bachelors and masters degrees
Competitive Wages and Incentives
Crosstraining across modalities
Work in your preferred setting: Academic Level 1 trauma center/ Community Hospital/ Pediatric Hospital/ Ambulatory and Specialty Clinics
Qualifications:
Education: Grad of an Accredited Program
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
ARRTR Radiography (ARRTR): ARRTR Radiography is required.
Job Description:
Dedicated to the Operating Room 50% of the time.
Performs high quality intraoperative procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
Maintains production and quality of imaging procedures by following established standards and procedures
Demonstrates an understanding of radiation dose reference levels radiation dose monitoring actions to be taken if the estimated dose exceeds set dose reference levels and actions to be taken for cases when the reference level was exceeded which may include patient followup.
Utilizes AIDET when communicating with patients to: identify patient service requirements ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family regarding the test to be performed and assesses patients ability to tolerate exam.
Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient adjusting immobilization devices moving equipment into specified position and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety requirements infectioncontrol drug and radiation policies protocols and techniques. Uses proper sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive multimodality procedures and maintains hand hygiene requirements.
Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
Reports issues to management or appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory.
Ensures individuals are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures.
Obtains verifies and maintains all relevant documentation such as requisition/chart patient history pregnancy status consent forms policies and procedures etc.
Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.